Adolescent Services
The Family and Children's Services division provides treatment, counseling and protective services to adolescent youth and sponsors diversion programs, intensive family treatment programs, juvenile delinquency programs, and independent living/emancipation programs.
|
Adoption and Foster Care
Visit our online adoption album for children who need secure and loving permanent homes. Our album includes children's stories and profiles and provides valuable resources and information about how to adopt a child or become a foster parent.
|
After-School Provider Directory
Search an interactive map of after-school programs in your neighborhood.
|
Child Care Assistance
The Denver Department of Human Services provides child care assistance to income-eligible working families, teens, and parents who are looking for work or are in need of assistance with childcare expenses.
|
Child Care Search
Search a list of providers and obtain quality ratings for early childhood programs throughout Denver.
|
Child Health Plan Plus
The Child Health Plan Plus (CHP ) program is a low-cost health insurance program for uninsured children ages 18 and under who do not qualify for Medicaid insurance.
|
Child Protection Services
The Family and Children's Services division provides abuse intervention services including one-on-one parenting, counseling for abuse or neglect, and other support services to keep children connected to their families if removed from the home.
|
Child Support Enforcement
The Denver County Child Support Division works hard to ensure that children receive the support they need by assisting with paternity identification, ordering child and medical support, and monitoring and enforcing court ordered support obligations.
|
Early Education and Health Care
Denver provides a wide range of early childhood education programs and services to income-eligible families including educational and developmental programs, free cultural programs, and health, medical, nutrition, and dental care services.
|
Early Intervention for Developmental Disabilities (Part C)
Under the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA), a wide range of Part C early intervention services are available to enhance the development of infants and toddlers who have, or are at risk for developmental delays.
|
Report Child Abuse or Neglect
The Denver Department of Human Services maintains a 24-hour, seven day per week child abuse hotline. Any person who believes a child may be at risk for maltreatment is encouraged to report the circumstances to 720.944.3000. If a child is in immediate danger, call 911.
|